Burg Bergerhausen, Medieval castle in Kerpen, Germany

Burg Bergerhausen is a three-wing castle in Kerpen, Germany, marked by an octagonal stair tower topped with an onion dome. A western wing connects to the main building through a loggia, giving the whole structure a coherent layout around a central courtyard.

Burg Bergerhausen was built in the 13th century as the seat of the Knights of Bergerhausen and is the only survivor of three castles once standing in Bergerhausen. Around 1320 the brothers von Bergerhausen sold part of the estate to the Mariengradenstift in Cologne, and the Archbishops of Cologne acquired the lordship to defend their territory. In 1334 Archbishop Walram granted the castle to the knight Hans-Ulrich von Bergerhausen for services rendered. Around 1430 his descendants added strong fortifications, and in 1424 heiress Nella brought the estate into her marriage with Statz von dem Bongart; the castle took its present form in the 16th century.

The chapel from the 19th century is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and holds the family crypt of former owners. It remains part of the building today and can be seen from outside as a distinct section of the complex.

The castle is used as a rental venue for events such as weddings, so access for casual visitors is not always guaranteed. It is worth checking in advance whether the grounds or building will be open on the day of your visit.

The Stollenwerk brothers, who bought the castle from the heirs of Walter Freiherr von Loë, renovated the buildings in 1984. From 1976 the site was rented to the Psychotherapeutic Institute Bergerhausen under Hans-Werner Gessmann, which converted it into a therapy centre by 1989.